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George W. Bush: “Tyranny was overpowered by ordinary people who wanted to live their lives freely.”

On the recordNovember 7, 2007
Tyranny was overpowered by ordinary people who wanted to live their lives freely.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 8202—World Freedom Day, 2007

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